Sheikh Zayed college Protest against professor’s arrest in UAE

LAHORE:May 16, 2010: The faculty, staff and students of the Sheikh Zayed Medical Complex have expressed concern over the detention of Dr Ayaz Ali Khan, Associate Professor of Dentistry at the FPGMI, by the UAE government.

Speaking at a press conference here at the Auditorium of Kidney Centre of Sheikh Zayed Hospital on Saturday, Chairman/Dean Prof Dr Anwaar A Khan, Prof Dr Zafar Iqbal and others said Dr Ayaz was known for his dedication to teaching and excellence in profession of dentistry and was well known for his research and international publications.

They said his absence was a severe blow to public service at the Sheikh Zayed Hospital and his family, wife and children were extremely worried on his absence, having no knowledge of his whereabouts after he was detained during his visit to the Al-Rafah University at Raas Al Khaima.

They showed solidarity withDr Ayaz and requested the government to ensure his early release.The News